GPIV Legal English Groups 1 and 3 Lesson 6

Lesson 6

• Sentencing http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/31299679/Sentencing Key Vocabulary: tariff, parole, probation.
• You Be The Judge http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sp1rn

Homework
Listen to the rest of the podcast.
Complete another sentencing exercise on the You Be The Judge site.

Feedback on Case Briefs

Language Points

·         False Friends condemn – convict/conviction

·         Uncountable Nouns evidence, proof, research, advice always singular

·         Many of you used linking language more suitable for an oral presentation in the written brief – instead set out each element of the brief clearly using headings

·         Use verbs rather than nouns: He assumed a behavior – He behaved

·         Get the terminology right: parts parties

Content

Clearly state the legal issue – some briefs left this out completely and this is the heart of the brief.

Subject Matter

Sentencing appeals are difficult as so much depends on the aggravating and mitigating factors and how far a judge should follow guidelines or treat each case on its own merits is a constant source of debate.

 

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GPII B2+2 Groups 8 and 15 Lesson 6

Lesson 6

Conditionals Continued.

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442621/Conditionals

Unit 7.3 (p. 74 – 75, 147)

Error Correction Exercise

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/49720439/Hypothetical%20Distance%20-%20Error%20Correction%20Task

Further Reading: Italian and English Conditionals

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/42354161/A%20Comparison%20between%20Italian%20and%20English%20Conditional%20Forms

New Vocabulary

To be bothered = to be concerned/worried/interested

To bother to do something = to make the effort to do something

I’m not bothered = I don’t care

“th” is pronounced in English by sticking your tongue out between your teeth. It is a difficult sound, even for native speakers who sometimes pronounce it (incorrectly) as /f/ or /v/.

How does Lauren (a character created by the actress, Catherine Tate) pronounce bothered?

1.       Lauren and the party invitation.

2.       Lauren in French class.

3.       Lauren on work experience – meeting Tony Blair.

 

New Vocabulary from the reading on page 74

Consumption (noun – uncountable) verb: to consume

Emissions (noun plural) Verb: to emit (see collocations: http://oxforddictionary.so8848.com/search?word=emission )

Rigorous (adjective)

Indispensable (adjective)

Concept (noun – countable)

Ingenious (adjective)

Write example sentences for homework.

Homework and Self Study

Irregular plurals p. 75, 5a, 5b

Alternatives to If p. 115, 155, 156

ECII B2+2 Group 10 Lesson 6 (Wednesday 5pm)

Lesson 6

Speaking Assessment - Presentation

Notes:
Content
All presentations were well researched and the speakers well prepared.
Organisation
Work still needed here - learn your signposting language and use it. Some problems with the formulas e.g. that brings me to the end of my presentation or first conditional for questions. The more information you have, the more you need to signal each point to the audience. Some introductions did not include an overview and conclusions were often quite weak.
Presentation Skills
Eye communication, don't look at the floor - maintain eye contact with the whole audience. Often there was too much information on the power point slides - these should just feature key phrases - don't be tempted to read from the screen.
Many of you speak very quickly when you are nervous - breathe - slow down.
Pronunciation
3 areas to work on:
Intonation & chunking - turn hesitations into pauses.
Vowel sounds: crisis, luxury, minor, analysis,
Silent Letters: debt
Grammar and Vocabulary
lack loss, work's costs labour costs, critic (person) criticism (thing) suggest (verb) suggestion (noun) society company, financiate finance, accord agreement
High Numbers: 25 millions of readers 25 million readers
Structure: a so great success so great a success, such a great success.

Homework
For your self study write about your experience today. What went well, what could have gone better, if you had to do it again what would you do differently? What did you learn from your colleagues' presentations and what did you learn from doing your own?

ECII B2+2 Group 1 Lesson 6

Lesson 6
Speaking Assessment - Presentation

Notes:
Content
With the exception of one pair who talked too generally about the problems facing the industry in general rather than a company in particular and suggesting appropriate solutions, the presentations were well researched and achieved their aim. Remember though to only go into the history of a company as an introduction if this is relevant to the aim of your talk.
Organisation
Work still needed here - learn your signposting language and use it. The more information you have, the more you need to signal each point to the audience. Some introductions did not include an overview and conclusions were often quite weak. Remember too to introduce your partner appropriately This is _____ and he/she will be talking to you about, Now I'll hand over to _____ who is going to discuss.
Presentation Skills
Try not to fold your arms or put your hands in your pockets. Check spelling on your visuals.
Pronunciation
3 areas to work on:
Vowel sounds: crisis, Boeing, financial, area, subscription, cover, immediate, services, Middle East.
Word Endings: developed, fixed
Silent Letters: highest.
Grammar and Vocabulary
Noun forms: Many researches Much research (uncountable), the invest the investment, changement change, graphic graphics.
High Numbers: 25 millions of readers 25 million readers

Homework
For your self study write about your experience today. What went well, what could have gone better, if you had to do it again what would you do differently? What did you learn from your colleagues' presentations and what did you learn from doing your own?

Important Notice for Thursday Groups 8 & 15 GPII B2+2

Dear Students,

Contrary to what you were told at the beginning of the term, the University has stated that Thursday 24th April is NOT a holiday and you will be required to attend class as normal. As the following Thursday (1st May) is a holiday, this will be your last chance to ask questions and work on problem areas before your progress test on 8th May. I have scheduled a revision class for this day so that you may work on the areas that you really need to. Below you will find links to the programme for each class. Please make sure that you attend 70% of the course (this includes 24th April) and complete all the assessments and self study requirements if you want to progress to C1 level.

Course Outline Group 8
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/75673574/GPII%20Group%208%20B2%20Plus%20Module%202
Course Outline Group 15
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/75673601/GPII%20Group%2015%20B2%20Plus%20Module%202

GPII B2+1 Group 1 Lesson 6

Lesson 6

1. Choosing an intern - Speaking Assessment Unit 1.4
2. Getting a Law Job/Typical Interview Questions/How to Answer/Law Job Interview (Listening)
3. Internship interview role-play - Speaking Assessment
4. Feedback on covering letters

Links
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/top-10-interview-questions.htm
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/47733197/Getting%20A%20Law%20Job

Corrections
She have a Phd. (third person singular)
I have just degreed. (I have just graduated or I have just got my degree)

Self Study
A useful self study exercise is to rewrite your letter, incorporating the corrections and suggestions I have made.

Class Notes

Covering Letters Feedback

Don’t be negative:

Unfortunately I do not have any work experience.

Although I do not have any work experience, I am a fast learner who is quick at adapting to new environments.

When Talking about Languages:

Talk about your level (B2, C1 etc.) and/or what you can do – I am a confident English speaker with good telephone and presentation skills who can also write reports and emails accurately.

I am writing to apply for the above position

Only use this formula if you have indeed named the position in the subject line of the email or at the start of the letter – e.g.

Re: Summer Law Clerk Chicago Office.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the above position as advertised on your website www.dreamcareers.com.

Legal interview Questions (listening from International Legal English)

1.       How did you find out about the job/our firm?

2.       Why do you want to work for us?

3.       How would you feel about relocating?

4.       What can you tell me about your work experience?

5.       Could you tell me something about yourself?

6.       Why should we hire you?

7.       Would you like to ask me any questions?

Key vocabulary: (cross border) Insolvency, merger, corporate restructuring, commercial law firm, attorney (lawyer), make use of language skills, summer law clerk, fascinated by differences in legal systems